Los Angeles
Chargers
3-4
41
FINAL
21
New York
Giants
6-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 9 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the New York Giants with a final score of 41 to 21. With both teams vying for playoff positioning, the Chargers' powerful performance solidified their standing in the league as the season approaches its final stretch.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was spectacular, throwing for 322 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite skills. He connected frequently with wide receiver Quentin Johnston, who racked up an impressive 198 receiving yards, proving to be a constant threat downfield. Meanwhile, running back Omarion Hampton added balance to the offense with 106 rushing yards, making the Chargers' attack nearly unstoppable.
Defensively, the Chargers were effective in applying pressure, highlighted by Jaquan Brisker’s sack that disrupted the Giants’ rhythm at a crucial moment. Despite Greg Newsome II leading the Giants with eight total tackles, the Chargers' relentless offense kept the Giants on their heels, with the turning point coming in the third quarter when Herbert threw two quick touchdowns to extend their lead. The Chargers' defensive efforts, while not flashy, played a vital role in containing the Giants and securing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 43 | 28 | 65% | 322 | 4 | 0 | 118.5 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 33 | 21 | 64% | 273 | 2 | 0 | 109.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 20 | 106 | 5.3 | 39 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 16 | 47 | 2.9 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 7 | 10 | 1.4 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Thomas Fidone II | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Smith | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 12 | 198 | 16.5 | 90 | 2 | 63 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 25 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 18 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 13 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Malcolm Smith | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Echols | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Domani Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree Caldwell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

